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Real estate
Property abroad, built aroundyour goal and status
Any country · residency and citizenship through purchase
We select, verify and support the purchase of property abroad: for living, income, capital preservation or residency status. We start with the family task, not with a specific unit.
First we establish the purpose of the purchase, the country and the ownership structure. Only then do we select the property and run the checks before any significant funds are transferred.
- We represent the buyer, not the seller
- The property, the seller and the contract are verified before any money is paid
- Support until title registration and after the deal
Properties
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€250,000Apartment 44 m² in AthensGreece · Athens
Priced at the 250,000 euro tier — that tier is open only to conversions from non-residential use and to listed-building restorations, and the category is confirmed by the property documents
€240,000Apartment 70 m² in ThessalonikiGreece · Thessaloniki
€250,000Apartment 105 m² in KavalaGreece · Kavala
Priced at the 250,000 euro tier — that tier is open only to conversions from non-residential use and to listed-building restorations, and the category is confirmed by the property documents
€250,000Apartment 64 m² in AtticaGreece · Attica
Priced at the 250,000 euro tier — that tier is open only to conversions from non-residential use and to listed-building restorations, and the category is confirmed by the property documents
01 / Approach
How we work with real estate
Buying abroad is more than the price of the unit. It is ownership in a foreign legal system, cross-border payments, taxes in two jurisdictions and, often, an application for residency or citizenship. We run the purchase as a legal project.
The task first, the unit second
We define what the purchase must deliver: status, income, a home for the family or capital protection. The answer determines the country, the type of property, the ownership form and the payment structure. Only then do we show options.
Verification before money
Title, encumbrances, the seller or developer, building permits, the contract and the payment schedule are checked before the first transfer. No deposit is paid before verification.
Purchase and status in one place
If the purchase leads to residency or citizenship, program requirements are built in from day one: a qualifying property, the form of payment, source-of-funds documents. One team runs both the deal and the status application — the property and the paperwork never drift apart.
Full cycle: from selection to resale
After the deal the property is not left unattended: we take it under management — letting, maintenance and upkeep, payments and owner reporting, and when the time comes we arrange the sale. No other contractors needed: consultation, purchase, status and property management — in one company.
02 / Purchase goals
What the purchase must deliver
Five typical goals clients come with. Each changes the choice of country and property.
A purchase as the basis for temporary or permanent residency: Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, the UAE.
CitizenshipThe real estate option in investment programs: Turkey and several Caribbean states. A passport is granted by state decision, never automatically.
Relocation and livingA house or apartment in the country the family is moving to. The purchase is aligned with the future status, schools and tax residency.
Rental incomeA property to let: yield is calculated after taxes, running costs and management fees — not from the developer’s brochure figure.
Capital preservationAn asset in a stable jurisdiction with transparent ownership. Ownership form, inheritance and exit options matter most.
A more complex task?Describe it at a consultation — we will suggest the country and the deal structure for it.
03 / Countries
Countries to start with
Core markets where a property purchase is linked to status. Thresholds are the minimum program requirements; the full deal budget is always higher once taxes and fees are added.
from €250,000GreeceGolden Visa permanent residency card for the family, no stay requirement
from €300,000 + VATCyprusPermanent residency with a new home bought from a developer
purchase from €375,000MaltaMPRP permanent residency: purchase or long-term rental of a home
citizenship from $400,000TurkeyResidence permit with a home purchase; citizenship is a separate program
from AED 2,000,000UAE10-year Golden Visa for the owner and family
status via other groundsPortugalA purchase no longer qualifies for the Golden Visa since 2023; D7 and D8 visas work for relocation
status via passive incomeItalyA purchase alone grants no permit; a home is a condition of the Elective Residence visa
BRIDGES works with more than 40 jurisdictions. Tell us which country you are considering and for what purpose — we will propose suitable options and explain what has to be checked before the transaction.
- Choice of country matched to the purpose of the purchase
- Checks on the property, the seller and the documents
- Ownership structure, taxes and the link with status
A property catalog with filters is being prepared for launch. Until it opens, a consultant selects properties for your task and budget.
04 / Verification
What we verify before money is paid
The verification standard is the same in every country. Only the registries and documents differ.
Title and encumbrances
Who actually owns the property, and whether there are mortgages, liens, debts or third-party rights. Checked against the state registries of the country of the deal.
Seller and developer
The seller’s authority, litigation history, the developer’s financial standing and delivery track record — before the contract is signed.
Permits and property status
Building permit, compliance with the approved design, commissioning, land designation. For off-plan units — the mechanism protecting the buyer’s payments.
Contract and payment schedule
The contract is read by a lawyer on the buyer’s side: price, deadlines, penalties, guarantees, termination terms. Amendments are agreed before signing.
The money route
Cross-border transfer, currency rules, source-of-funds confirmation. The payment is structured so the seller’s bank accepts it and the status program recognizes it.
Program compliance
If the goal is residency or citizenship, the property and the deal structure are checked against program requirements before the purchase, not after.
The verification method is described in a separate guide — “How to check a property before buying”.
The choice of the property is only part of the decision. Legal title, the ownership structure and the further use of the property matter no less.
05 / Ownership
How to hold property abroad
Personal ownership
Suits many residential properties and the simplest structures.
Company
May be used for investment property, several owners or particular ownership and future sale objectives.
Foundation / trust / other structure
Considered in individual cases for holding large assets, inheritance planning and an international capital structure.
The ownership structure is established before the transaction, taking into account the country, the taxes, the purpose of the purchase and the plans for a future sale or inheritance.
06 / How it works
How the deal runs
The sequence is the same whether you buy for living, income or status. Timelines depend on the country and the property type.
Task and budget
A consultation: what the purchase must deliver, the budget, the constraints. The result is one or two countries and a property profile.
1-2 meetings
Property selection
A shortlist built for the task: market, developers, resale units. For each property — the price, deal costs and, where relevant, compliance with the status program.
Verification
Legal verification of the chosen property, the seller and the contract under the standard above. A written report with risks and a recommendation.
Deal structure
Who takes title, how the money moves, which taxes arise on purchase and ownership. A bank account in the country of the deal where needed.
Closing
Contract, notary, title registration. In countries with a mandatory local lawyer or agent we engage licensed partners and say so in advance.
After the deal — property management
Taxes, insurance, utility contracts — and then the full cycle: letting, maintenance and upkeep, owner reporting, and a resale when needed. If the purchase leads to status — we file the residency or citizenship application and support it until the decision.
The support fee is fixed by contract before work starts and depends on the country and the scope of the task.
07 / Materials
Related materials
Worth reading before the deal.
Countries where a purchase is linked to status, and the conditions under which it works.
Purchase costsTaxes, fees, notary and lawyers: what makes up the full deal budget beyond the property price.
How to check a propertyThe method for verifying title, the developer and the contract before any money is paid.
Questions left?We will go through your situation at a consultation — no obligations.
08 / Team
Who runs the deal
The work is done by BRIDGES GLOBAL in-house specialists. In countries with a mandatory local lawyer or licensed agent we engage vetted partners.
Maria StavruReal Estate AnalystProperty selection and deal negotiations
Dmitry NagyInternational Tax ConsultantTransaction structure and budget
Elena TitovaClient Relationship ManagerLinking the purchase to status: residency and citizenship
Igor VencReal Estate Managing DirectorTitle Deed and property checks09 / Questions
Answers to common questions
No. A purchase is only the basis for an application in countries where such a program exists. The state reviews the application: source of funds, the applicant’s background and the property’s compliance with program rules. We check compliance before the deal so a refusal never comes as a surprise.
In most countries — yes, by power of attorney: selection, verification and closing can run without your presence. Some steps — opening a bank account, filing for status, collecting the residence card — may require a personal visit. We tell you exactly what is needed before we start.
Under a single standard: title and encumbrances in state registries, the seller’s or developer’s authority and standing, building permits, the contract and the payment schedule, the money route. The result is a written risk report before any deposit is paid.
It depends on the country of the deal and the seller’s bank: currency rules, source-of-funds requirements and the payment route are checked in advance. For status programs the form of payment is part of the requirements: a wrong payment can disqualify the deal.
Transfer tax, notary and registration fees, legal support, and in some countries agent fees and VAT. We calculate the full deal budget before the contract is signed: a breakdown of typical costs is in the “Purchase costs” guide.
No. We represent the buyer: we verify the property and the contract in your interest and support the deal until title registration. The terms and the fee are fixed by a contract with you before work starts.
The property stays under our care: taxes, insurance, utility contracts, letting and upkeep, owner reporting — and when you decide to sell, we arrange the sale. If the purchase leads to status, we prepare and file the residency or citizenship application and support it until the decision.
INITIAL ASSESSMENT
Tell us what outcome your family needs
We will design a solution for your case, choose the country and the right status, and take the whole process through to the result.
